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Wisteria sinensis · Fabaceae

Wisteria

紫藤 · 藤

East Asia Spring
Scientific nameWisteria sinensis
GenusWisteria
OriginChina/Japan
SeasonSpring
FamilyFabaceae
RegionEast Asia
Colours & SymbolismPurple: welcome; Cascading: gentle strength
About this flower

Wisteria sinensis, commonly known as the Chinese wisteria, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, native to China, in the provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Yunnan. Growing 20–30 m (66–98 ft) tall, it is a deciduous vine. It is widely cultivated in temperate regions for its twisting stems and masses of scented flowers in hanging racemes, in spring.

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花語 · Chinese Meaning

迎宾、多情,紫色如瀑布般的花串象征温柔与思念。

紫藤自古是中国园林的代表植物,藤萝垂挂,如紫色瀑布。

花の言葉 · Japanese Meaning

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